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Pattern: Pom-Pom Baby Blanket This fun baby blanket is made from unique Pom-Pom yarn that provides a pop of color and stimulating texture. It can be used as pram or carrier blanket or laid down for the baby to crawl on. The poms are securely attached but supervision is advised. I happened upon this yarn…

Pattern: Handmaid’s Bonnet “nolite te bastardes carborundorum” This bonnet is inspired by the novel and new mini-series “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. “The Handmaid’s Tale” is one of my favorite books and I have read it several times. Atwood is my favorite author and she is the inspiration for my dog’s name. This bonnet…

I created this hat for an Instagram auction to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. What is better than a Mickey hat? A Mickey Hat with Sparkles!!! It is an easy and basic beanie pattern done in chunky yarn so it works up quickly. I used Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky Sequins Yarn for this hat. It is a chunky acrylic yarn…

I have a problem. I love yarn and yarn stores. Whenever I travel I like to look up local yarn stores ( and chain stores I don’t live near). My favorite way to find these is by using http://www.knitmap.com/ . I have been using the site for years and I wish I invented it. Googling “yarn stores…

With these cute and fashionable booties any baby can be the most stylish in the NICU. These preemie baby booties were originally designed for a co-worker who wanted crochet Ugg like booties for twin girls her friend was expecting. The babies were born several weeks early (and are now healthy) but being preemies meant the…

With the success of the Pussy Hat Project and Women’s Marches I’ve decided to create a crocheted mini Pussy Hat Applique. This applique can be sewn onto clothing, made into a pin or glued onto a postcard. I plan on making several of these, adding them to postcards and send them to my political representatives. If…

I was so happy that I was able to make 10 pussy cat hats (with more to come) for friends to wear at Women’s March on Washington and other sister marches. It’s not too late to still make a hat to wear in solidarity. For more information on The Pussyhat Project or a crochet pattern for…